What should I get for a new monitor?

[jimbob200521]

I currently have Dell's 2000fp monitor and would like to upgrade to a widescreen monitor. I am very much interested in Dell's 2005fpw, but I'm not too interested in its price. So I guese what I'm asking is are there any LCD's out there that are as good as or better than the 2005fpw at or cheaper than the Dell?

 

[theMan]

what do you intend on doing with the monitor and what is your budget? there is a good thread in the video forum, here

 

[jimbob200521]

Originally posted by: theman
what do you intend on doing with the monitor and what is your budget? there is a good thread in the video forum, here

My main uses for the monitor will most likely be Gaming, a lot of Desktop work, and an occasional movie.

As for the budget, I'd like to keep it around $500.

 

[Tostada]

Personally, I can't bring myself to put anything on my desk that says "Dell," but there really aren't many better deals.

As far as a 20" 1680x1050 screen, you've got the Dell 2005 for $529, then there's the 8ms BenQ 202 for $399, and the BenQ 202 refurb for $351... but I don't really know how good those are.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824014105
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824014105R

 

[jimbob200521]

Anybody else?

 

[jondl]

The 2005fpw sometimes goes for 360shipped from dell after coupons and % off.

Also, if youre going to switch from a 2000fp to a 2005fpw, you should know that you will be giving up veritcal length for horizontal. Meaning, the 2005fpw is wide but the length from top to bottom is almost as small as a 17"